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hedonist (n)
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a pleasure seeker
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hedone
the 1960's are often considered the age of the hedonist, a time where everyone felt she had the right to have fun |
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ascetic (n)
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one who lives a holy life of self-denial
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asketes
Tim has spent years at a time as an ascetic, each time giving away all he owns and living on rice and prayer |
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anarchist (n)
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one who opposes all political authority
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archos Before the coup d'etat, the dictator claimed to be an anarchist; that all changed once he was given power |
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pacifist (n)
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an individual who is opposed to violence
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pacis
facere Forever a pacifist, Julie organized a rally protesting the war in the Middle East |
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atheist (n)
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one who does not believe that god exists
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nihilist (adj)
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one who rejects moral distinctions and knowable "truths"
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nihil
Because she is a nihilist, Carrie likes to contend that the world may be a figment of her imagination |
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despot (n)
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a tyran; one who rules oppressively
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despotes
The despot rules with reckless abandon, doing only what he wants with no concern for the citizens. |
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vindicate (v)
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to clear from blame
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the adroit defense lawyer was able to vindicate her client of all charges, and he was set free
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assuage (v)
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to soothe anger or pain; to satisfy hunger
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suavis
if your dog gets stung by a bee, place a wet washclotch on the area ot assuage the pain |
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mollify (v)
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to clear from accusation
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mollis
The waiter attempted to mollify the angry customer by offering hima free dessert with his dinner |
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exonerate(v)
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to soothe; to mollify
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onus When the principal found the spray paint in Rex's locker, Timmy was exonerated of all graffiti charges |
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placate(v)
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to free from blame
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placare
the mother attempted to placate her crying baby by handing him his favorite teddy bear |